5 Things we learned from Middlesbrough v Chelsea

Middlesbrough’s form comes to an end

The defeat put an end to Boro’s three game unbeaten run (including draws away at Arsenal and Manchester City), leaving the Teesside outfit in 15th position, just one point clear of the relegation zone.

Fixtures are not favouring Middlesbrough at the minute and they are not getting any easier with ‘the Smoggies’ facing champions Leicester City, Liverpool and Southampton all inside their next four fixtures.

It is vital that they pick up points against relegation rivals such as Hull City, Swansea City and West Ham United if they want to avoid an instant relegation to the Championship.